Naman Shrestha
Under the direction of Heather Hawthorn Doyle, Lifetime’s ‘I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco’ is a biographical drama movie that recounts the true story of Mary Jo Buttafuoco, who narrates it in her own words. Set in 1992, the narrative follows the titular character, who leads a seemingly picture-perfect life with her husband, Joey Buttafuoco, in Long Island, New York. Her life turns upside down when she gets ambushed by her husband’s 17-year-old mistress, Amy Fisher, right outside her house and gets shot in the head. Following the incident, the media dubs Amy as the “Long Island Lolita,” while Mary Jo recovers from her injuries in the hospital and battles the trauma she endured. The story about Mary Jo’s life unfolds in Long Island, New York, with the hospital, Mary Jo’s residence, and other locations featured in the film.
Where Was I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco Filmed?
Production on ‘I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco’ was conducted in its entirety in British Columbia, particularly in and around Kelowna. From what we can tell, principal photography for the biopic took place between the months of September and October 2025, over the course of a few weeks. Mary Jo Buttafuoco’s daughter, Jessie Buttafuoco, expressed her gratitude for having her mother’s story told in a movie. “Thank you to @lifetimemovies & @lifetimetvpr for amplifying my mom’s voice and for handling her story with such kindness, compassion, and trauma-informed care,” she wrote.
Kelowna, British Columbia
All the pivotal sequences for ‘I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco’ were lensed in the city of Kelowna, situated in the Okanagan Valley in the province of British Columbia. It stood in for Long Island, New York, where the film is set. The production team set up camp at a residential neighborhood in the city, where they took over a few real-life houses and turned them into film sets. One of the residences doubled as Mary Jo’s Long Island house, outside which Amy Fisher shot him in the head.
The cast and crew members were spotted taping various key portions in different streets and neighborhoods of Kelowna. For the scenes set in the hospital, they seemingly utilized a sound stage of one of the production studios located in and around the city. In the establishing shots, you might spot a few popular buildings and landmarks, besides the residential areas, such as Bellevue Canyon, Mission Hill Family Estate, the William R. Bennett Bridge, and more. Apart from ‘I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco,’ Kelowna has served as a filming destination for numerous movies, including ‘A Score to Settle,’ ‘A Mother’s Nightmare,’ ‘Distorted,’ ‘Girl in the Attic,’ ‘A Wife’s Nightmare,’ ‘The Boy Who Vanished,’ and ‘The Ice Rink Murders.’
I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco Cast Details
Chloe Lanier, Dillon Casey, and Maddy Hillis helped bring the story of ‘I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco’ to life through their impressive onscreen performances. Both Chloe and Dillon were raised in and around Dallas, Texas. The former moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue her dream of becoming an actor with just $200 to her name. Besides being an actor, Dillon has also served as a writer for ‘Rudy the Red-Faced Bachelor’ and a producer for ‘Shirtgun Guy.’ Similarly, Maddy has also served as a producer for two short films — ‘The Ride’ and ‘A Lifetime Without You.’
Chloe Lanier as Mary Jo Buttafuoco
Chloe Lanier steps into the role of Mary Jo Buttafuoco, the married woman who gets shot in the head, in the Lifetime biopic. The Emmy Award-winning actor is known for her portrayals of Nelle Benson in ‘General Hospital,’ Chelsea in ‘Kingdom,’ Penny in ‘Army Wives,’ Chelsea Shell in ‘Law & Order,’ and Clara in ‘Station 19.’ She also features in a few movies, such as ‘Quail Lake’ and ‘North Blvd.’
Dillon Casey as Joey Buttafuoco
In ‘I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco,’ Dillon Casey portrays Joey Buttafuoco, Mary Jo’s husband. You might find his face familiar because he features in ‘Blackberry’ as Mark Guibert, ‘The Camp Host’ as Ed, ‘Seduced by His Lies’ as Detective Hewitt, and ‘The Great Christmas Switch’ as Patrick. His TV credits include the likes of ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,’ ‘Another Life,’ ‘Saint-Pierre,’ ‘Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,’ ‘Frankie Drake Mysteries,’ and ‘Designated Survivor.’
Maddy Hillis as Amy Fisher
Maddy Hillis essays the character of Amy Fisher, Joey’s mistress, in the drama movie. You might recognize the talented actor as Molly Dover in ‘Painkiller,’ Vicki in ‘Project Blue Book,’ and Taylor in ‘Fakes.’ Maddy showcases her acting prowess and versatility in films like ‘Return to Sender,’ ‘Christmas Class Reunion,’ ‘Dying for a Family,’ ‘Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez,’ and ‘Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead.’
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